Wednesday, September 23, 2009

I have been so disappointed in my pictures lately so I decided to re-read parts of my many books and try to figure out what to do. I also decided to take more pictures of the same plant that I took yesterday, just to see if they are any better. The smart thing would have been to write down what I did each time - I tried a lot of different things (no one said I was smart) - they still aren't good. I think I need a teacher!!(I didn't do any cropping or editing of any sort - these are right from the camera)

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Monday, September 21, 2009

My mother told me never to return a dish (container) to someone empty. Since this is her container and she gave me the most delicious cupcakes in it, I had better fill it with something wonderful before I give it back to her!!!

Another missed opportunity - Not if I can help it!Last year this tree was just beautiful with shades of orange and golden yellows and I never got a picture. Every day I would be "too busy" to get the camera and take the picture. Not this year. I am going to take a picture of this tree once a week and watch as the color changes and hope that it is just as glorious as last year.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

I began the day knowing exactly what I was going to take a picture of -it was going to be of people walking fast, like they were in a hurry to get somewhere.I even knew what I was going to write:When you ask someone, "How are you?", do you stop to listen or do you hurry on your way?Do you take time to let people know how important they are to you?We have all gotten so busy that we (or at least I) sometimes neglect to take the time to say the things we should to those we care about. We should make the time because you never know what tomorrow may bring.

That was my plan and then I happened to turn the TV on this afternoon and the movie, "Message In A Bottle" was on. Since I also have the book, this became my picture.

Great book and movie!

The story is about a man who writes a "message" to his wife and puts it in a bottle and throws it in the sea (he does this after his wife has died). It wasn't that he didn't let her know how much he loved her when she was alive; it was a way to deal with his grief.It was a reminder to me to take the time for others and let people know how important they really are and so, my "message" remains the same!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009

BIG FOOT!!!!No, not really, it is my son.I got home from work and kicked my shoes off and then saw him stretched out with these BIG feet and got an idea.Wow - I couldn't believe it!!My shoe beside his shoe.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

When I was very young (just a few years ago),my grandmother would put Queen Ann's Lace in water with food coloring in it.The flowers would then turn whatever color you added.Of course, you have to be patient.I have been waiting for over 2 hours and still no color!!!

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Today was my "pity party" day!This week has been tough for many reasons - it seems like everything I have ever done(for at least the last 15 years) has been questioned.Given that, I am feeling a little "blue" and it's raining besides!I feel a little "beaten up" - I am hoping tomorrow is better!!There are some shadows on the images - that means there is some sun!!On the bright (?) side, my grandmother's famous saying, "It could always be worse."Somehow that never made me feel better.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Anyone that knows me, knows that I love candles. I particularly like this one because it is unique and also because my mother gave it to me.This candle is fashioned after a "courting candle"(The beeswax candle is pulled up through the clip and when the candle burns down to the clip, the girl's suitor must leave.)I just love the history of this and the conversation that starts because of it.